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Yo, try adding more vertical structures like tall plants or stacked rocks. My crew chilled out after I threw in some Amazon Swords and a couple slate caves. Keep the lighting dim, too. They're skittish under bright lights.


Thanks! Gonna grab some slate caves this weekend. How many would you ...

My Discus are super shy and hide all the time. I've got a 75-gallon tank with sand substrate, driftwood, and some Java Ferns. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Temp's at 84°F with a Fluval heater. Any decor tips to make them feel safer?

Thanks Pat, I really appreciate the info. Cross contamination is a lot more widespread than I thought - I mean, it's not just fish, right? So, if I'm introducing a couple of BN plecos to my tank, I guess I should take some precautions to minimize the risk. Is it overkill, though? I'm thinking of ...

Apologies for all the questions lately... I've been doing some reading on cross contamination here, and I'm thinking of adding some new fish to my tank.

I'm curious, does cross contamination only occur when mixing discus from different sources, or can it also happen when you mix discus with other ...